Zip 63834 (Charleston, MO) Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Mississippi County / Charleston / Charleston (zip 63834)

Charleston cost of living score
69
Less expensive
31.0% lower
than the US average
19.4% lower
than the Missouri average
Charleston (zip 63834), Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.0% lower than the U.S. average and 19.4% higher than the average for Missouri.

Zip 63834 (Charleston, MO)

Housing costs in Charleston?
A typical home costs $97,500, which is 71.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.1% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charleston costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 39.7% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Charleston?
To live comfortably in Charleston (zip 63834), Missouri, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $20,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charleston?
The cost of living in 63834 Charleston, MO is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in this zip code is 84.5, which is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average. This means that basic groceries, transportation costs, and the overall cost of goods are much more affordable than the national average. In addition to its affordability, Charleston offers a variety of amenities such as restaurants, parks, public libraries and other entertainment options. All told, it’s an ideal place for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlestonMissouriUnited States
  69.085.6100.0
  92.294.9100
  121.3104.3100.0
  26.966.5100.0
  $97,500$212,300$338,100
  96.1%98.5%100.0%
  63.586.2100.0
  66.885.6100.0

   100=National Average

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